ADJUSTABLE  HOLDERS 


FOR 

INCANDESCENT  LAMPS. 


THE  O.  C.  WHITE  CO. 

WORCESTER,  MASS. 


U.  S.  A. 


CI^A^IMS 


LAID  BEFORE  THE  J^UDGES  OF  THE 
WORED^S  COLUMBIAN  EXFOSITION, 
ON  WHICH  THREE  MEDALS  AND  DI- 
PLOMAS WERE  BESTOWED: 

1.  'Their  great  range  of  movement, 

'Their  smoothness  and.  ease  of 
action, 

S,  'Their  adjustability  and  ease  of 
placement  without  attention  to 
fas  tenin  gs , 

'Their  retention  of  lamp  and  shade 
at  any  angle — above,  below,  or  at 
any  position  in  relation  to  the 
object  lighted, 

5,  'Their  protection  of  conductors 
from  contact  with  moving  parts 
of  machinery,  etc, 

S,  Their  adaptation  as  overhead 
pendants,  wall  brackets,  and 
for  standard  supports. 


ADJUSTABLE  HOLDERS 


FOR 


INC^NDESCKNT 


LAM  PS. 


1.  Corner  in  shops  of  F.  E.  Reed  Co.,  Worcester,  Mass. 

2.  In  difficult  attachment  over  planer,  W.irren  Machine  Co. 

3.  Corner  in  office. 

4.  Speirs  Bicycle  Shop. 

Centre  picture  shows,  of  the  250  White  .Adjustable  Incandescent  Lamp  Holders,  a few 
used  in  connection  with  the  arc  light  in  the  shops  of  the  Stanley  Electric  Manufacturing  Co., 
Pittsfield,  Mass. 


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UNIVERSITY 

DESCRIPTION, 


Each  Holder  herein  described  has  perfect  adjnstabilit7  in  ever7  direction,  and 
into  ever7  conceivable  position.  Different  st7les,  however,  are  required  that  differ- 
ent conditions  ma7  be  best  fulfilled,  and  we  have  developed  a variet7  of  forms  which 
we  believe  to  be  complete  and  well  adapted  to  cover  ever7  requirement. 

The  illustrations  give  a general  idea  of  the  construction  of  these 
holders  and  largely  explain  themselves. 

The  head  is  a sectional  ball-and-socket  joint  (A),  or  double  swivel  joint, 
adaptable  in  its  different  forms  to  any  place  of  attachment— ceiling,  wall, 
floor,  column,  corner,  bench  or  desk  being  equally  available.  The  sectional 
ball-and-socket  joint,  for  its  marked  originality  and  the  great  variety  of  its 
uses,  has  received  many  medals  and  awards,  among  which  are  those 
from  the 

Franklin  Institute  of  Philadelphia. 

Massachusetts  Charitable  Mechanics’  Association  of  Boston. 

World's  Columbian  Exposition. 

From  the  head  (A)  projects  the  upper  or  supporting  arm,  a metal  tube 
which  the  ball-and-socket  joint  allows  to  be  placed  at  any  required  angle 
with  the  place  of  attachment.  The  lower  arm  is  attached  to  the  upper  arm 
by  means  of  a swiveling  and  sliding  cone  joint  (B),  enabling  it  to  be  placed 
at  any  relation  with  the  upper  arm.  The  lower  arm  is  also  a metal  tube, 
and  is  intended  to  carry  the  conducting  cord,  being  fitted  with  insulating 
bushings  at  the  ends  to  prevent  abrasion  of  the  cord.  When  desired,  the 
upper  arm  may  also  carry  the  cord. 

The  lamp  is  attached  to  the  lower  arm  by  means  of  the  small  wrist  joint 
(C),  which  is  especially  useful  when  a shade  is  employed  with  the  lamp. 
When  the  lamp  has  been  brought  to  the  desired  position,  it  may  be  turned 
so  as  to  be  screened  by  the  shade,  thus  keeping  the  glare  out  of  the  work- 
man’s eyes. 

The  three  joints  (A),  (B)  and  (C),  of  the  simplest  construction,  have 
elastic  friction  tension,  so  after  the  fastenings  have  been  tightened  to  give 
the  required  tension,  no  further  attention  has  to  be  given  to  the  joints. 
One  has  simply  to  grasp  the  lamp  and  place  it  in  whatever  position  he  de- 
sires, and  it  stays  there;  when  not  in  use  the  lamp  may  be  immediately 
pushed  up  out  of  the  way.  Ample  provision  is  made  for  any  possible 
wear  from  pi’olonged  use. 

It  will  be  noticed  that  the  holder  very  closely  resembles  the  human 
arm,  with  a ball-and-socket  joint  at  the  shoulder,  a swivel  joint  at  the 
elbow,  and  a hinge  joint  at  the  wrist.  But  the  holder  has  far  greater  range 
of  movement  than  the  human  arm,  for  either  the  upper  or  the  lower  arm 
may  be  shortened  at  will  by  sliding  through  the  elbow-joint. 

The  variety  of  form  as  well  as  the  range  of  motion  of  these  holders  is 
almost  unlimited,  and  is  only  hinted  at  in  the  illustrations.  The  holders 
are  offered  to  the  public  with  complete  confidence  that  they  will  fulfill  the 
most  exacting  requirements. 


Thk  O.  C.  White  Co.,  Worcester,  Mass.,  U.  S.  A. 


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CEILING  FIXTURE. 

STYLE  A. 


This  cut  represents  Style  A,  adapted  for  ceiling 
attachment.  In  the  smallest  list  size  of  the  regu- 
lar weight  — arms  4 feet  and  3 feet  — its  range 
horizontally  is  a circle  over  9 feet  in  diameter, 
while  its  vertical  range  is  from  the  ceiling  down 
7 feet.  These  Holders  have  been  attached  with 
perfect  success  to  ceilings  1-2  foot  high. 

In  measuring  for  the  attachment  of  the  Holders, 
the  proi>er  length  of  upper  arm  is  found  by  sub- 
tracting 61  feet  from  the  distance  from  floor  to 
attachment  overhead. 


Patented  June  30,  1893:  Auf?.  30,  1887;  Sept.  36,  1893 
(two  patents):  Sept.  17.  1893  (two  patents). 


B 


Price  List  January  i,  1897. 


Upper  Arm. 

Lower  Arm. 

Black  Finish. 

Nickel. 

No.  2 A. 

3 

feet. 

21  feet. 

•SI  80 

m 00 

(Light  Weight.) 

4 

U 

21 

(( 

1 90 

3 15 

No.  1 A. 

4 

3 

(( 

2 00 

3 25 

( Regular  Weight.) 

5 

(( 

3 

U 

2 20 

3 50 

6 

ii 

31 

U 

2 40 

3 75 

7 

U 

31 

(( 

2 60 

4 00 

8 

U 

3.1 

u 

2 80 

No.  X A. 

8 

U 

31 

u 

3 10 

(Heavy  Joints,  etc.) 

9 

U 

31 

ti 

3 30 

10 

(( 

31 

(C 

3 50 

No.  XX  A. 

11 

U 

31 

u 

3 70 

1 Extra  Heavy 

12 

U 

3.1 

u 

3 90 

Joints,  etc.) 

13 

U 

3i 

u 

4 10 

14 

(( 

31 

u 

4 30 

15 

U 

3i 

(C 

4 50 

Brass  finish  same  price  as  nickel. 

Special  discounts  to  the  trade  and  for  large  outfits. 
Terms  cash. 


PKUES  no  NOT  INCMDE  (Olfl).  LAMP-SOCKETS,  LAMPS  Oil  SHADES. 


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Adjustable  Holders  for  Incandescent  Lamps. 


CEILING  FIXTURES. 

JVcw  Stvlesi. 


STYLE  J. 


STYLE  K. 


These  styles  of  Hold- 
ers have  full  range  in 
every  direction,  but  are 
especially  designed  for 
use  over  machinerj'  and 
work  where  the  prin- 
cipal adjustment  re- 
quired of  the  lamp  is 
vertical  — down  into 
position,  or  at  once  up 
out  of  the  way.  The 
cord  is  strung  through 
all  three  arms,  ensur- 
ing perfect  insulation. 

Style  K differs  from 
style  J in  that  it  has  a 
disk  joint  fitted  with  a 
powerful  compensating 
spring,  which  nicely 

Paicnicd  Juno  20, 1882;  Autr.  30  1887:  Sept.  20. 1893  (two  patents) ; balances  the  parts  anil 
Sept.  L,  i89o  (two  patents).  allows  for  whatever 

wear  may  occur  in  the  joints.  The  spring  may  be  adjusted  for  any  desired 
tension. 

Styles  J and  K are,  both  scientifically  and  practically,  most  perfect  devices. 

Price  List  January  i,  1897. 

Heiftht  Stvi.k  J.  Style  I\. 

of  Room.  Blaek.  Hlaclt.  Niekel 

8-10  feet.  $3  20  .$3  45  $5  25 

10—12  “ 3 40  3 63  5 50 

12—14  “ 3 60  3 85  5 75 

Brass  finish  same  price  as  nickel. 

Special  discounts  to  the  trade  and  for  large  outfits. 

Terms  cash. 

PliK  KS  IK)  NOT  IN(  l.rOK  COItO.  I,.V Jl l*-SO(  K KTS.  LAMPS  01!  SIIADKS. 


The  O.  C.  White  Co.,  Worcester,  Mass.,  U.  S.  A 


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WALL  FIXTURES. 


STYLE  C. 

This  holder  is  designed  for  attachment  to 
wall,  round  or  square  corner,  and  has  an 
immense  range.  The  ball-and-socket  joint  at 
the  head  is  seated  in  a cone  bearing,  so  that 
the  upper  arm  can  be  swung  through  a semi- 
circle or  over,  in  either  direction.  It  is  espe- 
cially useful  in  shops  and  factories  where  a 
powerful  Holder  is  required,  capable  of  with- 
standing very  hard  usage. 


Piitenteil  June  20.  I8S2;  Aug.  30.  1887;  Sept.  26.  1893  (two  patents) ; Sept.  17,  1895  (two  patents). 


Price  List  January  i,  1897. 

Upper  Arm.  Lower  Arm.  Black  Finish.  Nickel. 
No.  1 C.  Regular  Weight.  4 feet.  3 feet.  S2  40  .S3  75 

No.  2 C.  Lighter.  3 “ 2j  “ 2 20  3 50 

Brass  finish  same  price  as  nickel. 

Special  discounts  to  the  trade  and  for  large  outfits. 

Terms  cash. 

PRICES  DO  KOT  IXCLUDE  CORD.  I.AMP.SOCKETS,  LAMPS  OR  SHADES. 


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Adjustable  Holders  for  Incandescent  Lamps. 


BRACKET. 


Patented  August  25,  1896. 


An  Ornamental  Incandescent  Lamp  Bracket. 


We  furnish  in  fine  brass  an  ornamental  Incandescent  Lamp  Bracket  of 
new  design,  polished  and  lacquered.  It  has  all  the  movements  of  the  larger 
holders,  with  free  and  unrestricted  movement  to  any  position  within  its 
range  (three  feet);  is  securely  held  by  tension,  easily  placed  as  desired,  and 
there  held  without  any  difficulty  whatever. 

For  desks,  offices,  libraries,  and  other  nice  and  exacting  service,  they 
ARE  A REVELATION  IN  MECHANICAL  CONSTRUCTION,  meeting  all  require- 
ments in  the  control  of  the  Incandescent  light,  (with  or  without  a shade)  to 
a perfection  far  beyond  anything  before  obtained. 

They  are  guaranteed  by  us.  They  are  simple  in  construction,  neat  in 
appearance,  and  capable  of  long  and  continued  service. 


Price,  $4.00. 


Special  discounts  to  the  trade  and  for  large  outfits. 
Terms  cash. 


I•KU'ES  l»0  >’0T  IM'Ll'BE  ( OKU,  LAMP-SOCKETS.  LAMPS  OK  SHADES. 


The  O.  C.  White  Co.,  Worcester,  Mass.,  U.  S.  A. 


WALL  BRACKETS. 


Stylos. 


STYLE  G. 


STYLE  H. 


This  cut  shows 
the  base  joint  of 
Style  H,  wliich 
permits  the  low- 
er arm  to  be 
folded  flat  a- 
gainst  the  wall 
in  any  direction. 
In  other  re- 
spects Style  H 
is  similar  to 
Style  G. 


These  styles  of  Holders  are  of  neat  and  attractive  appearance,  and  are 
at  the  same  time  capable  of  withstanding  a great  amount  of  hard  usage. 
They  have  a very  great  range  of  adjustability,  and  hold  the  lamp  firml3^  in 
the  desired  position,  no  attention  whatever  being  required  for  the 
fastenings. 

Stj’le  H is  designed  onlj^  for  those  special  places  where  there  is  need  of 
great  adjustability  in  cramped  positions.  It  may  be  used  to  advantage  on 
extremelj'  low  ceilings,  since  it  can  be  folded  flat  when  not  in  use. 


Price  List  January  i,  1897. 


Styi 

.K  G. 

.STvr.E 

H. 

Upper  Arm. 

Lower  Arm. 

Hlaek. 

Nickel. 

Black. 

Nickel. 

No.  1, 

3 

feet. 

3 feet. 

.S2.80 

.S4.25 

.$2.95 

$4.40 

(Regular 

4 

a 

3 “ 

3.00 

4.50 

3.15 

4.65 

Weight.) 

5 

(4 

3 “ 

3.20 

4.75 

3.35 

4.90 

6 

4( 

3.1  “ 

3 40 

5.00 

3.55 

5.15 

7 

it 

31  “ 

3.60 

5.25 

3.75 

5.40 

8 

it 

31  “ 

' 3.80 

5..50 

3.95 

5.65 

No.  2, 

2 

a 

2 “ 

2.40 

3.70 

2..55 

3.85 

(Lighter.) 

2; 

[ a 

2 “ 

2,50 

3.85 

2.65 

4.00 

3 

a 

21  “ 

2.60 

4.00 

2.75 

4.15 

Brass  finish  same  price  as  nickel. 

Special  discounts  to  the  trade  and  for  large  outfits. 
Terms  cash. 


PRICES  DO  >0T  IS«  LI  DE  ( ORD,  L.IMP-SOCKETS.  LAMPS  OR  SHADES. 


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Adjustable  Holders  for  Incandescent  Lamps. 


WALL  BRACKET. 


STYLE  B. 

The  accompanying  cut  represents 
Style  B,  a light  form  of  wall  fixture 
which  has  been  found  very  useful 
over  desks,  benches,  etc.  It  has  a 
wide  range  of  variation. 


Patented  June  20,  1882;  Aug-  30.  1887;  Sept.  20,  1893  (two  patents);  Sept.  17,  1895  (two  patents). 


Price  List  January  i,  1897. 


Upper  Arm. 

Lower  Arm. 

Black  F'inish. 

Nickel. 

No.  2 B, 

2]  feet. 

2 feet. 

•SI  80 

$3  00 

Light  weight. 

3'  “ 

2}  “ 

1 90 

3 25 

4 “ 

3 “ 

2 00 

3 40 

Brass  finish  same  price  as  nickel. 

Special  discounts  to  the  trade  and  for  large  outfits. 
Terms  cash. 


PRICES  DO  NOT  INCM  DE  ( ORD,  LAMP-SOCKETS,  LAMPS  OR  SHADES. 


The  O.  C.  White  Co.,  Worcester,  Mass.,  U.  S.  A. 


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DESK  STANDARD. 


STYLE  D. 


This  stand  is  for  direct  Attach- 
ment to  the  desk  or  bench,  and 
is  especially  adapted  for  easily 
placing  the  lamp  in  all  positions 
through  a very  considerable 
range  while  seated  at  work. 
For  bookkeepers,  sewing  ma- 
chine operatives,  jewelers  and 
the  like.  Has  swiveling  attach- 
ment at  end  of  upright,  cone 
and  wrist  joints. 


Patented  June  20,  1882:  Aug.  .30.  1887;  Sept.  26,  1893  (two  patent.s). 


Prices  January  i,  1897. 

Plain  Black  Finish,  .S2.00.  Brass  or  Nickel  Finish,  63.25. 


STYLE  E. 


F^loor  Stiiticlnrd. 

We  furnish  a very  substantial  and  heavy  upright  column  for  floor  attach- 
ment. Column,  61  feet  high.  Arms,  6 feet  and  31  feet  long.  Swiveling  ball- 
and-socket  head. 

Prices,  January  i,  1897. 

Plain  Black  Finish,  66.00.  Nickel,  a handsome  fixture,  69.00. 


Special  discounts  to  the  trade  and  for  large  outfits. 
Terms  cash. 


PRICES  DO  NOT  INCLUDE  CORD,  L.IMP-SOCKETS,  LAMPS  OR  SHADES. 


PERFECTION 

IN  INCANDESCENT  LIGHTING 


ideal  light  for  all  purposes  is  a generally  diffused  illumination, 
for  such  a light  will  cast  no  shadows.  The  nearest  approach  to 
this  ideal  is  obtained  bj’  using  large  numbers  of  single  sources, 
which  is  impracticable,  owing  to  the  great  amount  of  heat  neces- 
sarily developed  as  well  as  to  the  gi’eat  expense  of  maintaining  such  an 
illumination.  The  ideal  must  be  abandoned,  then,  and  practical  methods 
alone  considered. 

The  light  of  the  arc  lamp  closely  resembles  that  of  the  sun,  but  its 
shadows  are  very  deep,  owing  to  the  contrast  with  the  intense  brilliancy 
of  the  light  itself.  To  attempt  to  approach  the  ideal  with  arc  lamps  is 
obviously  a folly.  Hence,  the  arc  lamp  is  adapted  to  what  may  be  called 
rough  illuminatiori,  and  should  not  be  used  for  closely  applied  manual 
labor. 

The  incandescent  lamp,  brought  directly  over  or  beside  the  work,  and 
with  a suitable  shade  attached  and  turned  so  as  to  keep  the  glare  out  of 
the  workman’s  eyes,  presents  the  best  solution  of  the  problem.  The  light 
from  gas,  kerosene,  or  candles  cannot  be  compared  with  that  of  the 
incandescent  lamp,  for  not  only  is  the  incandescent  light  of  a quality  more 
agreeable  to  the  eyes,  but  it  can  also  be  much  more  closely  approached 
and  applied  without  danger  from  heat  or  fire. 

But  there  is  now  another  problem  to  be  overcome  — to  obtain  a means 
for  holding  the  lamp  in  just  the  position  to  gain  the  best  results.  The 
“ White  Adjustable  Holder”  solves  that  problem.  It  enables  the  incandes- 
cent lamp  to  be  instantly  brought  to  any  desired  position,  and  fixed  there, 
no  attention  whatever  having  to  be  paid  to  the  holder  itself. 

The  White  Holder  gi’eatly  increases  the  economy  and  efficiency  of  the 
incandescent  light:  economy  in  that  much  fewer  lamps  are  required  to 
obtain  the  same  results,  since  one  lamp  having  a great  range  of  movement 
will  take  the  place  of  several  fixed  ones;  efficiency  in  that  the  light  from 
each  lamp  thus  equipped  is  used  to  far  greater  advantage. 


The  O.  C.  White  Co.,  Worcester,  Mass.,  U.  S.  A. 


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The  O.  C.  White  Adjustable  Holders  Commend 
Themselves,  Because 


1.  They  are  SIMPLE,  STRONG  and  DURABLE. 

2.  They  do  the  work  required  PERFECTLY. 

3.  They  are  fitted  for  EVERY  CONCEIVABLE  POSITION  or  USE. 

4.  They  LIGHT  UP  THE  WORK  in  the  BEST  POSSIBLE 

MANNER. 

5.  They  allow  the  lamp  to  be  shifted  iu  an  instant  by  the  simple 

movement  of  one  hand  instantly  in  any  desired  position 
WITHOUT  ANY  ATTENTION  BEING  PAID  TO  THE 
FASTENINGS. 

().  By  tlie  iierfect  illumination  obtainable  and  their  QUICK  PLACE- 
MENT in  JUST  THE  DESIRED  POSITION,  they  save 
enough  of  the  WORKMAN’S  TIME  to  pay  for  their  cost  in 
less  than  a year. 

(A  minute  a day  means  five  hours  a year.) 

7.  One  lamp,  attached  to  this  holder,  which  can  be  jilaced  AT 

ONCE  JUST  WHERE  IT  IS  NEEDED,  is  better  than 
several  suspended  by  cords. 

8.  They  GREATLY  REDUCE  THE  BREAKAGE  OF  LAMPS, 

as  they  can  be  instantly  PLACED  in  a POSITION  out  of 
the  way. 


REPORTS 


View  in  part  of  machine  shop,  showing  White's  Adjustable  Holders  arranged  for  use  in  the 
Boston  & Albany  R,  R.  Construction  Shops,  West  Springfield.  Mass. 


BOSTON  & ALBANY  RAILROAD  COMPANY. 

“ Alnrlcecl  Ixiipro'K^onieiit." 

Our  new  shops  at  West  Springfield  are  equipped  with  your  Adjustable 
Lamp  Holders,  one  being  placed  over  each  machine  and  vise.  It  is  a marked 
improi'ernent  over  the  drop  lamps,  and  cannot  fail  to  be  appreciated  by  those 
who  are  using  them.  T.  B.  PuRVES,  Div.  M.  M. 

Division  Master  Mechanic’s  Office,  Springfield,  Mass. 


GOODYEAR  SHOE  MACH’Y  CO.,  Boston,  Mass. 

“ le.'j 7 Ai'/vi/i^oriierrF  ” — Htthlors. 

We  have  several  hundi’ed  of  the  Adjustable  Lamp  Holders  in  use  in  our 
factory,  and  find  them  a very  convenient  and  practical  arrangement  for 
locating  Electric  Lamps,  in  positions  most  favorable  to  those  using  the 
light. 

We  find  them  satisfactory  in  every  respect.  Z.  T.  French,  Supt. 


R.  HOE  & CO.,  New  York. 

“ lint  irc'Iy  vS.'j f /.sl';jc‘7f>r' v ” — 2()(}  Ilolcict's. 

We  take  jileasure  in  saying  that  the  Lamp  Holders  received  from  you 
have  thus  far  been  entireh/  sati.'tfactorg. 


The  O.  C.  White  Co.,  Wokcestek,  Mass  , C.  S.  A. 


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Section  in  Kent  & Stanley  Co.'s  Works,  Providence,  K.  I.,  where  the  White  Holders  are  used 
for  holding  Incandescent  Lamps. 

KENT  & STANLEY  CO.,  PROVIDE^'CE,  R.  I. 

**  in  ^\II  — 7*'i4  7/o7</c‘/-s. 

We  use  your  Adjustable  Holders  over  our  polishing  benches,  tool  makers, 
etc.,  and  find  the  same  satisfactorij  in  all  resjiects. 

THE  STANLEY"  ELECTRIC  MEG.  CO.,  Pittsfield,  Mass. 

“.A  Cwood  In^'C‘^^tnlC‘nt." — //^>/(/c'/^s. 

We  have  found  them  entirelj'  satisfactory,  and  consider  them  a good  in- 
vestment. They  are  time-savers  and  render  the  lamps  less  liable  of  destruction 
than  when  hanging  from  a cord. 

(See  front  page.)  John  H.  Kelman. 

WALTER  SCOTT  & CO.,  Plainfield,  N.  J. 

**  (Sothin^:  lint  CmOocI  iin/.s.  ” 

We  have  nothing  but  good  trords  to  say  about  your  Adjustable  Holdei’s  for 
Incandescent  Lamps.  They  are  just  what  is  wanted;  we  would  not  be  with- 
out them,  and  will  send  an  order  for  more  in  a few  days. 


THE  BIGELOW  CO.,  New  Haven,  Conn. 

“^\  Cm  rant  lianoi'it." 

The  Holders  we  have  are  very  satisfactory  indeed,  proving  to  be  a great 
beneft,  especially  in  the  draughting  room. 


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Adjustable  Holders  for  Incandescent  Lamps. 


THE  POND  MACHINE  TOOL  CO.,  Plainfield,  N.  J. 

“ lintiroly  S.'itLsl’aetorv. ” 

The  Lamp  Holders  which  we  have  received  from  you  have  thus  far  been 
entirely  satisfactory.  Our  workmen  say  they  prefer  them  to  any  other 
fixture  they  have  tried ; that  they  can  place  their  light  where  they  want  it 
with  the  least  inconvenience,  and  the  fixture  is  least  in  the  way. 

HARVEY  HUBBELL,  Bridgeport,  Conn. 

“ M ’"oii/t/  JVof  Dispense  w^itli  them  foe  A.iiy 
Consideration.” 

At  the  present  time  we  have  40  or  60  Lamp  Holders  in  our  office  and 
factory,  and  are  pleased  to  state  that  they  are  so  satisfactory  that  we  ivoidd 
not  dispense  imth  them  for  any  consideration. 


TL^ERK  BROS.,  Chicago,  III. 

“AZmo.st  Unman.’* 

The  50  Adjustable  Incandescent  Lamp  Holders  we  have  in  use  we  find  a 
great  saving  of  time  over  the  old  way.  We  are  able  with  these  brackets  to 
get  the  light  in  any  position  on  our  lathes,  presses,  milling  machines,  vises, 
etc.  They  are  almost  human  in  different  adjustments. 


COLBURN  ELECTRIC  MEG.  CO.,  Fitchburg,  Mass. 

” Orel'  Eaeli  JKIaehine  and  Beneh  \’'ise.” 

After  a test  of  these  Adjustable  Holders  in  our  shop,  we  came  to  the 
conclusion  that  our  electric  light  plant  would  not  be  a complete  one  unless 
these  Adjustable  Holders  were  in  use  over  our  various  machines.  We  must 
say  that  we  like  them  very  much,  and  our  men  are  of  the  same  opinion.  It 
enables  us  to  get  much  better  light  on  our  work  and  exactly  where  we  want 
it.  We  should  not  think  of  fitting  up  an  electric  light  plant  for  our  own  use 
without  using  Adjustable  Holders  over  each  machine  and  bench  vise. 

I.  W.  Colburn. 

THE  SNEAD  & CO.  IRON  WORKS,  Louisville,  Ky. 

“.A  Good  Idea.” 

We  have  yom’  Holders  in  use  in  our  office  and  draughting  room.  We 
think  they  are  a good  idea,  and  the  best  form  of  holders  for  electric  lights  we 
have  yet  seen.  

THE  GOULDS  MFG.  CO.,  Seneca  Falls,  N.  Y. 

“A  \^ei'y  Great  Sarin^.” 

In  one  of  our  erecting  rooms,  where  we  were  greatly  troubled  on  account 
of  the  destruction  of  the  lamps  while  in  use,  on  account  of  needing  long 
wires  so  that  the  lamps  could  be  moved  from  place  to  place,  we  find  a very 
great  saving,  the  lamps  lasting  a great  deal  longer  and  never  under  foot. 
We  wish  you  deserved  success. 


Thk  O.  C’.  White  Co.,  Wokce.stek,  C.  S.  .A. 


15 


.\tljustable  Holders  in  office  of  Worcester  Safe  Deposit  & Trust  Company. 


WASHBURN  & MOEN  MEG.  CO.,  Worcester,  Mass. 

“ Complete'  Sittisfiic'tioii.” 

We  have  used  your  latest  improved  Incandescent  Lamp  Holders,  and  take 
pleasure  in  informing  you  that  they  have  given  us  complete  satisfaction  in 
every  particular. 

F.  H.  Daniels,  Gen.  Supt. 


the  WESTINGHOUSE  machine  CO.,  Pittsburg,  Pa. 

**  Cc'i'y  JMuc'h  Ivilec'cl.” 

\\  e ha\  e placed  a considerable  number  of  your  Holders  in  our  drafting 
rooms  and  in  our  machine  shops,  and  while  we  have  used  them  but  for 
a short  time,  we  think  they  are  going  to  prove  satisfactory,  and  they  seem 
to  be  very  much  liked  by  the  men  who  use  them. 

E.  E.  Keller,  Vice-Pres.  and  Gen.  Mgr. 

THE  JOHNS-PRATT  CO.,  Hartford,  Conn. 

“Veiy  Uf^c'TuI.” 

We  have  found  them  very  satisfactory  in  every  respect.  They  are  very 
useful  in  a machine  shop. 


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Adjustable  Holders  for  Incandescent  Lamps. 


THE  GARVIN  MACHINE  CO.,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

“ Witt'kiuait  Are  \K''olI  Plonscd.” 

We  consider  that  a glance  at  the  cuts  and  descriptions  you  furnish  of 
these  Holders  is  sufficient  to  satisfy  one  of  their  utility  and  practicability. 
Our  workmen  are  well  pleased  with  them. 


WORLD’S  COLUMBIAN  EXPOSITION. 

**  Only  Guocl  Thin^  of  the  lOncl.” 

I take  pleasure  in  stating  that  I used  your  Adjustable  Holders  in  my  office 
at  the  fair  and  wms  much  pleased  with  them;  they  are  the  only  good  thing 
of  the  kind  for  such  work.  They  were  spoken  of  highly  by  the  electrical 
judges  and  by  those  who  saw  them  in  use. 

R.  H.  Pierce,  Electrical  Engineer. 


F.  E.  REED  COMPANY,  Worcester,  Mass. 

“ Inviiluahle.” 

In  every  place  in  our  works  where  we  have  installed  an  electric  light, 
we  considered  the  job  but  half  done  until  it  was  equipped  with  the  White 
Adjustable  Holder. 

We  have  also  fitted  up  our  office  with  your  Desk  Fixtures,  considering 
them  invaluable  in  this  place  also. 

John  R.  Back,  Supt. 

PRENTICE  BROS.,  Worcester,  Mass. 

“Veuv  Aliieh  released.” 

We  are  i^ery  much  pleased  with  the  Electric  Light  Holders  that  you  sup- 
plied us. 


THE  BOOTT  MILLS,  Lowell,  Mass. 

“./list  What  Was  Wanted.” 

The  Holders  are  used,  one  over  each  dressing  machine,  and  are  just  what 
was  wanted.  THE  BOOTT  MILLS, 

J.  C.  Norcross,  Electrician. 

WARREN  MACHINE  TOOL  WORKS,  Worcester,  Mass. 

“ l*aid  I'wiee  Their  Cost  In  Time  Sared.” 

The  Electric  Light  Supporters  you  put  in  my  machine  shop  exceed  my 
anticipations.  They  have  already  paid  twice  their  cost  in  time  saved  over 
those  I had  in  use.  They  work  to  great  adi'antage  on  radial  di-ills,  when 
the  arm  is  so  constantly  changing  to  different  positions.  My  operatives 
that  have  fioDr,  bench,  lathe  and  planer  work  say  they  cannot  suggest  any 
desired  improvements.  As  to  repairs,  1 have  not  paid  out  one  cent  on 
them.  I should  be  pleased  to  have  anyone  that  uses  electric  lights  call  and 
see  that  my  statements  are  correct. 

W.  H.  Warren,  Agent. 


CROMPTON  LOOM  WORKS,  Worcester,  Mass. 

**  llesalts  ITnicnown  llefore.” 

The  Special  Incandescent  Light  Supporters,  with  double  light  attach- 
ments, which  you  furnished  us  several  months  ago,  are  entirely  satisfactory, 
in  fact  securing  results  unknoivn  to  us  before. 


ADJUSTABLE  HOLDERS 


FOR 

INCANDESCENT  LAMPS. 


COMBINATION  DESK 
and  OFFICE  FIXTURES. 


The  O.  C.  White  Company, 

WORCESTER,  MASS. 


THE  FIXTURES  described  in  this  circular  are  a peculiar 
and  new  departure  from  the  line  shown  in  our  catalogue. 
They  are  readily  removable  and  interchangeable,  when  so 
desired,  and  thus,  in  one  sense  of  the  word  are  portable 
as  well  as  attachable.  Full  adjustability  is  obtained  by 
frictional  clamping  joints  for  which  no  attention  whatever 
is  necessary.  The  removal  of  a fixture  to  a different 
bracket  can  be  accomplished  at  once  by  simply  turning 
hand  tightener  on  the  cone  joint. 


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THE  O.  C.  AVHITE  COMEA-^fY,  - Worcester,  Woes. 

WALL  BRACKLT, 


STYLE  L. 


'<1 

I’HIS  BRACKE'l’  is  a combination  of  the  slide-arm  of  tlie  desk  bracket  on  tlic 
oi)posite  page  with  a special  clamp  plate  and  crank  arm.  Thus,  with  the  clamp  plate 
and  slide  arm  conveniently  placed — for  instance,  as  over  a typewriter — the  slide  arm 
may  be  removed  from  the  Style  M fixture  and  attached  and  a very  convenient  and 
serviceal)le  wall  bracket  is  had.  With  several  of  these  clamp  plates  and  crank  arms 
proi)erly  ])laced  about  an  office,  one  lamp  on  a slide  arm  will  take  the  place  of  several 
as  ordinarily  put  up.  The  fixture  is  nickel  i)lated  with  Jai)anned  trimmings. 


PRICES. 

Style  L Wall  Bracket,  complete,  - - $2.G0 

Clamj)  I’late,  each,  ...  .30 

Crank  Arm,  12  in.,  each,  - - .30 

Slide  Arm,  2i  ft.,  including  cone  Joint, 

wrist  joint  and  tip,  each,  - - 2.00 


NOTE.  Price  does  not  include  cord,  lamp,  socket  or  shade. 


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Tllld  O.  C.  WrilTK  OOMl^A.lVY,  - Wort.fstor,  Mivss. 


“T/fB  SLIDE  ARM’^  DESK  FIXTURE. 

STYLE  M. 


T’HE  ABOVE  CUT  represents  our  new  desk  fixture  for  direct  attaclinieut  to 
desks.  A small  pivot  bracket  is  fastenied  by  screws  to  the  side  of  the  desk. 
The  slide  arm,  24  ft.  in  length,  attaches  to  this  pivot  by  means  of  a compound, 
swiveling,  cone  joint.  The  lamp  end  of  the  slide  arm  is  equipped  with  a wrist 
Joint.  The  two  joints  are  frictional  and  self  adjusting  and  permit  the  lamj)  to  be 
brought  at  once  into  any  desired  position  where  it  remains  fixed.  'The  fixture  can 
be  removed  from  the  desk  by  simply  turning  the  hand  screw. 

“The  Slide  Aian”  Desk  Fixture  is  finished  in  heavy  nickel  or  brass  plate  with 
japanned  trimmings.  It  makes  a very  serviceable,  convenient,  and  a decidedly 
economical  desk  light. 

PRICE. 

Style  M Desk  Fixture,  complete,  - $2.25 

Pivot  Bracket,  for  either  right  or  left 

side  of  desk,  each,  - - - .25 


NOTE.  Price  does  not  include  cord,  lamp,  socket,  or  shade. 


jp  YOU  DESIRE  ANY  SPECIAL  ADJUST- 
ABLE ELECTRICAL  FIXTURE  WHICH 
YOU  CAN  NOT  EIND  IN  OUR  LISTS, 
WRITE  US  AND  PROBABLY  WE  CAN 
EULFILL  YOUR  REQUIREMENTS. 

THE  O.  C.  WHITE  COMPANY, 


WORCESTER,  MASS. 


The  0.  C.  White  Company, 

WORCESTJER,  MASS. 

Incandescent  Lamp  Portable  Fixtures. 

STYLE  No.  1 P. 


A Marvel 
of 

Simplicity. 


THE  ABO\'’E  CUT  represents  our  new  high-grade  Portable.  It  is 
the  result  of  much  experiment  and  study  to  produce  a fixture  which 
.should  be,  not  only  adapted  to  every  conceivable  requirement  of  the 
business  office,  but  abso  of  sufficient  grace  and  beauty  to  be  an  ornament 
to  any  parlor  or  library. 

It  is  made  of  bronze,  finished  in  lacquer,  oxydized  copper  or  nickel, 
and  mounted  on  a carefully  cut  marbleized  slate  ba.se,  the  bottom  of 
which  is  heavily  clothed  .so  that  it  cannot  mar  polished  surfaces. 
Thorough  insulation  is  provided  for  the  conducting  cord. 

The  fixture  is  most  carefully  fitted  and  assembled  ; the  joints  are 
.smooth  and  true  and  are  controlled  by  but  two  points  of  fastening,  which 
once  having  been  given  the  proper  adjustment,  require  no  attention 
whatever. 


(Price  List  on  page  2.) 


THE  O.  C.  WHITE  COIMCTA-IfY, 


Worcester,  ZVIa,s8< 


^^THB  WHITE  PORTABLE. 


STYLE  No.  1 P. 


ABOVE  IS  SHOWN  one  of  the  most  useful  adaptations  of  this 
accommodating  lamp.  It  is  an  ideal  lamp  for  the  roll-top  desk — no 
attachment  to  the  desk  required  ; instant  adjustment  down  for  use  or  up 
out  of  the  way  ; perfect  control  of  the  shade  to  screen  the  e3^es  and  to  do 
away  with  glare  on  the  work.  The  lamp  may  be  employed  with  equal 
facility  on  a flat  desk  or  table — as  a student’s  lamp,  inclined  and  turned  to 
any  position  ; or  as  a reading  lamp,  to  throw  light  over  the  shoulder.  It 
is  indeed  a ‘ ‘ hundred  lamps  in  one.  ’ ’ 


PRICES. 


“The  White’’  Portable,  No.  r P,  securel)’^  boxed  and 


Gold  Lacquer,  Other 
or  Nickel.  Finish. 


with  wrench  for  attaching  ba.se,  - - - $4-50  $5-oo 


*If  with  full  equipment,  - - - - - 5-75  6.35 

♦When  .so  ordered  we  shall  furnish  this  lamp  with  round  tin  or  porcelain  shade,  lamp  socket, 
2%  yds.  silk  cord,  and  fused  plug.  It  is  nece.ssary  to  state  the  style  of  lamp  socket  desired  which, 
with  shade  holder,  we  can  furnish  in  a finish  to  match  that  of  the  Portable. 


THE  O.  C.  WHITE  COMEA-IVY, 


Woi’cester,  Ala.S8. 


WHITE”  PORTABLE. 


STYLE  No.  2 P, 


THE  No.  2 P PORTABLE  was  devised  as  a worthy  second  to  the 
No.  I P.  It  employs  two  of  the  friction  joints  used  in  our  adjustable 
ceiling  and  wall  fixtures  which  permit  an  endless  variety  of  positions. 

This  lamp  is  finished  in  nickel  with  japanned  trimmings  and  is 
mounted  on  an  enameled  slate  base  heavily  clothed.  It  will  be  found 
useful  in  a great  variety  of  places,  its  ready  adjustability  rendering  it 
conformable  to  any  of  the  requirements  of  a portable. 

price;s. 

“ The  White  ” Portable,  No.  2 P,  securely  boxed  and 

with  wrench  for  attaching  base,  - - $3- 50 

*If  with  full  equipment,  - - - - - 4.75 

* See  note  under  price  list  of  Style  No.  i P. 


AVERr  LIBRARY 

.i  ‘5SITY 

the:  O.  C.  white:  C0>IE»A.1VY,  - Woi*eester.  Mass. 


‘^THB  WHITE FLOOR  PORTABLE. 


STYLE  No.  3 P. 


THIS  APPLIANCE  was 
designed  especially  to  meet 
the  requirements  of  surgeons, 
dentists,  oculists,  and  the  like. 
It  has  complete  and  perfect  adjustability  in 
every  direction.  The  base  is  of  iron  of  neat 
design,  heavily  japanned  as  is  also  the 
telescoping  standard  tube.  The  rods  are 
nickel  plated. 

The  great  convenience  of  this  appliance 
in  use  over  the  operating  table  or  chair 
will  be  readily  appreciated.  It  is  as  delicate 
and  variable  in  its  adjustments  as  the 
human  hand  and  never  ‘ ‘ gets  tired.  ’ ’ 
There  is  nothing  ‘ ‘ trappy  ’ ’ about  it ; its 
slender  and  graceful  appearance  suggesting 
a fine  and  delicate  instrument.  The  joints 
are  of  the  satiae  construction  as  employed  in 
our  ceiling  and  wall  fixtures,  are  amply 
strong  and  require  no  attention  whatever. 


PRICES. 


“The  White’’  Floor  Portable,  No.  3 P,  .securely 

boxed,  $6.50 

=*=If  with  full  equipment  as  shown  in  Cut,  - - 8.00 


* Mention  STVI.B  of  socket  desired. 


The  0.  C.  White  Company, 

WORCESTER,  MASS. 

Bracket  Fixtures  for  Fine  Requirements 

Style  No.  2F. 


THE  ABOVE  is  a cut  of  our  new  wall-bracket  which  we  style  No. 
2F.  This  fixture  is  very  neat  and  trim  in  appearance  and  will  be  found 
most  serviceable  in  offices,  over  desks,  or  about  toilet  mirrors,  pier 
glasses  or  operating  cases.  The  working  parts  are  carefully  machined 
and  fitted,  and  the  fixture  is  assembled  in  a most  thorough  manner. 
The  cord  is  well  concealed,  insulated  and  protected.  The  fixture  is 
equipped  with  our  new  “double-ball”  joint  and  has  at  the  base  our 
latest  pattern  of  swivelling,  knuckle  joint.  These  enable  the  lamp  to  be 
turned  at  once  so  as  to  throw  its  rays  in  any  desired  direction  thus 
securing  the  most  efficient  service  from  the  light  and  at  the  same  time 
doing  away  with  all  glare.  Our  Style  2F  fixture  is  made  of  brass 
throughout  and  can  be  furnished  in  any  desired  finish.  We  carry  them 
in  stock  finished  in  gold  lacquer,  nickel,  oxydized  copper,  or  black 
bronze. 

PRICES. 

Gold  Eacquer,  or  Nickel,  $3.50  Other  finishes  mentioned,  $3.75 

NOTE;  We  have  sockets  and  shade  holders  of  hnish  to  match  that  of  the  fixture. 

See  third  page  of  this  circular. 


THE  O.  C.  WHITE  CO>XEA.TVY,  - Worooster,  MugiS. 

MANY  of  the  leading  manufacturing  plants  of  the  country  have 
equipments  of  our  fixtures.  Below  are  a few 


Goodyear  Shoe  Machinery'  Co. 

R.  Hoe  & Co. 

Washburn  & Moen  M’f’g  Co. 

Boston  & Albany  R.  R.  Co. 

American  Optical  Co. 

Stanley  Electric  Co. 

The  Waterbury  Watch  Co. 

F.  E.  Reed  & Co. 

Pond  Machine  Tool  Works. 
Solvay  Process  Co. 


Garvin  Machine  Co. 

Westinghouse  Machine  Co. 

Rice,  Barton  & Fales  Machine  & Iron  Co. 

Eastman  Kodak  Co. 

Reading  Hardware  Co. 

Wagner  Palace  Car  Co. 

Dexter  Folder  Co. 

Bullard  Machine  Tool  Co. 

Morse  Twist  Drill  & Machine  Co. 
SiMONDS  M’f’g  Co. 

Prentice  Bros. 

Mayo  Knitting  Machine  & Needle  Co. 

The  Hendey  Machine  Co. 

Bryant  Electric  Co. 

Cornell  Steamboat  Co. 

Ulster  & Delaw.yre  R.  R.  Co. 

Deering  Harvester  Co. 

Grosvenor-Dale  Co. 

Mossberg  & Granyhlle  M’f’g  Co. 
Whitins  Machine  Co. 

Waterbury  M’f’g  Co. 
Johns-Pratt  Co. 


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“‘HIGHEST  AWARD’  IN  THEIR  POWER  TO  BESTOW.” 


“ In  the  opinion  of  the  judges  the  claims  are  reasonable  and 
just,  and  are  realized  in  every  particular,  — its  originality,  the 
perfect  simplicity  of  its  parts  and  construction,  the  great  ease 
and  rapidity  of  adjustment  in  any  desired  position.  A most 
valuable  acquisition  in  mechanical  movements,  and  one  which, 
in  the  opinion  of  the  judges,  is  in  every  particular  worthy  of  the 
highest  award  in  their  power  to  bestow.” 


THE 

GOLD 

MEDAL. 


C ANDREW  J.  GUSTIN. 
Judges:  J DAVID  W.  POND. 

I SAMUEL  F.  SOMERS. 


THE  MASSACHUSETTS  CHARITABLE  MECHANICS’  ASSOCIATION, 

BOSTON,  1896. 

Silver  JKIedal 

For  “ a complete  and  thoroughly  perfected  system  of  joints  and  mechanical 
movements  adapted  to  the  most  efficient  use  of  the  incandescent  electric 
lamp.” 

Officer  in  Charge  and  Chairman  of  the  Board  of  Judges, 

Samuel  F.  Hicks, 
judges: 

Charles  H.  Morse.  Peter  Schwamb.  Adams  W.  Claflin. 


